Oil filter relocation for v8 swap

[Hrphilipson]

Wondering if this kit would work for swapping a 302 into a 4x4 86 ranger.

https://www.cjponyparts.com/ford-performance-oil-filter-adapter-billet-90-degree-for-pushrod-v8-engines/p/M6880B50/?year=1973&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1tGUBhDXARIsAIJx01mcMDj0O9aGWQCZegZi4IGBFfBY8XnUunl0KT3MQCMWmRdzIOFRf7IaAgQrEALw_wcB

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Not enough room.

 

[Hrphilipson]

Ok, thats why i asked.
Ive read the relocators that face straight down work. What about where the hoses go front or back?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I have mine routed to the front.

I am going to try to see if I can get an Explorer filter mount to fit by doctoring the reinforcement gusset.





As it sits the hoses will interfere with my A/C compressor clutch so they either need rerouted which is kinda tough to do or eliminated altogether which IMO is ideal.



The adapter looks like it is going to be really close to fitting once I get my hose adapter out of the way.

 

[Hrphilipson]

Interesting. Ill keep an eye out for updates on this.

 

[19Walt93]

Nothing like that would work on my 351, there isn't enough room. The lower 90% of a 351 is identical to a 289/302.